A Timeless Arab-Islamic Medieval Port City π°ππΈοΌ1οΌ
πThe Medina of Sousse stands proudly as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, embodying the essence of one of Tunisia's most iconic Arab-Islamic medieval seaport cities. π β¨ This historic enclave is not only the heart of Sousse but also a living testament to the spatial organization and lifestyle of an Islamic medieval city. In the late 7th to early 8th centuries, following the Arab conquest of North Africa, Sousse emerged as a strategic military and commercial hub, thanks to its prime location facing the Mediterranean and connecting the interior with overseas territories. β΅ πΊοΈ During the Abbasid era (around 800 AD), the city fortified its defenses, constructed mosques, and established bustling markets, evolving into a quintessential Islamic fortified port city. π‘οΈ As the Middle Ages unfolded, Sousse flourished as a vital port under the Aghlabid dynasty, rivaling the fame of Kairouan and earning its place as one of North Africa's earliest Islamic cities. ποΈ π« Its strategic significance and economic prosperity continued to grow, attracting merchants and travelers from far and wide. #NanTravelsAndPhotography #HumanitiesInTravel #WorldHeritageCity
